The Luna's Pure Heart
The Luna’s Pure Heart – Chapter 19

(Eleanor pov)

‘Let’s go do something.’

I linked to Kari, not wanting to wait around here all day.

‘Yes, finally!’

Kari cheered happily and I couldn’t help but smile.

I quickly finished my food and washed the rest of the dishes. Looking down at my clothes I knew I needed something. I can’t walk around in pajamas all day.

I walked towards the elevator, knowing where I wanted to go and who I wanted to see, the only friends I had here. Plus Lucas said he would contact River Rock for me today. I wanted to be there when he did just in case I would be able to speak to Helen.

I quickly pushed the button and walked inside as soon as the doors opened. I didn’t even have shoes to wear..how embarrassing.

Standing in the elevator barefoot, I pushed the number three and waited patiently while the elevator went down. Once I got to their floor I stepped off and walked forward. I hadn’t realized there was a pair of double doors that were now closed and blocked the hallway.

I took a deep breath, trying to build my courage as I knocked softly. Not even three seconds later the door swung open and Lance stood there with worry etched on his face.

“Oh goddess Angel, am I happy to see you.” He breathed out, pulling me into a hug. I couldn’t help but laugh as he squeezed me tightly, making it hard to breathe.

“I’m okay Lance.” I chuckled as he pulled me back and held me at arm’s length, looking me over thoroughly. Then I saw him checking my neck and I looked down, a pang of hurt filling me as he let out a sigh. Nope..no mark here…

“He didn’t hurt you did he?” He asked worriedly. I shook my head no, trying not to scoff as I met his gaze.

“Quite the opposite actually, I just slept on the couch and he didn’t say much this morning.” I shrugged my shoulders. What I told him seemed to make him relax.

“Well, good..did you eat breakfast yet? Are you meeting him down at the dining room to eat?” He asked suddenly.

“He said he doesn’t eat breakfast.” I informed him, thinking he should already know this.

He scoffed, smirking as he began walking down the hall and towards the kitchen.

“Yeah right, he practically demands a five-course meal for breakfast.” Lance looked at me sideways and my heart dropped..of course he lied..why did that hurt so bad?

“We are about to go down there actually..he sounds pissed this morning…Wonder why that is.” He raised an eyebrow and I shrugged..maybe me making him breakfast made him mad.

Just then Lucas walked out of his room and spotted me, making a surprised look appear on his face.

“Eleanor, what are you doing here?” He asked, glancing between me and Lance.

“Well, I was just wondering if it was possible to get some clothes..I’m not sure who to ask..” I said sheepishly, looking down at my feet.

“Of course Angel, we have some stuff in your room already.” Lance said with a smile as he turned to lead me to the room that would have been mine.

“Afterwards you should go back upstairs.” Lucas said with a firm tone. I glanced over at him, he seemed like he was upset with me about something.

“Are you okay?” I asked softly, wondering what I did wrong, maybe I offended him somehow or he didn’t like how I came over unannounced.

“Yeah..just..King Damion said he doesn’t want you leaving his floor.” Lucas quickly added. His words caused Lance to scoff as he stopped walking and turned around to face us.

“What does he expect? Her to be a prisoner in his home now?” He said with his voice raised and Lucas couldn’t help but sigh..like he understood how messed up this all was.

“We just have to give it some time…he said this is all new to him and he is trying.” Lucas added, surprising me completely.

‘Wow..if that’s him trying I would hate to see when he doesn’t.’

Kari said sarcastically..making me grit my teeth as I looked down at my hands.

“I…I honestly feel like he wants nothing to do with me.” I said bluntly, causing Lucas’s eyes to widen as Lance nodded.

Lance walked up to me, placing his arm around my shoulder as he pulled me closer.

“Yeah, he isn’t exactly welcoming her with open arms. She should just stay here from now on..she slept on a couch last night for goddess sake Luc.” Lance said firmly.

Lucas sighed, bringing his hand up and running it through his shaggy black hair.

“I know..let’s just give it a few days at least..please Eleanor?” He looked at me, his eyes pleading as I nodded tightly.

I don’t know what a few more days can do honestly but I would try…I owed it to the mating bond..maybe he really was feeling awkward and didn’t know how to act.

“One more week then you are moving in..” Lance added, making it known he was not happy about this..which Kari agreed with.

“Come on, let’s get you dressed Angel.” Lance said, grabbing my hand and tugging me along as I looked back at Lucas once more..something seemed off..like he was looking at me with pity. He seemed so open and honest before, now it seems like he was hiding something.

I tried to shake the feeling away and let Lance pull me into the room I stayed in yesterday. The comfy purple bed looked so inviting and all of the furniture was exactly my style. Too bad this couldn’t be my room..

“You should pack a bag with a few things..the fact that he didn’t even have a room ready for you..” Lance scoffed again, shaking his head as he walked towards the dresser.

“It’s okay, Lucas is right, maybe all of this is just new for him.” Even I wasn’t convinced by my own words as Lance looked at me carefully.

“If you were my mate..I would have marked you the moment I laid eyes on you.” Lance said abruptly, his eyes burning into me and causing me to blink rapidly from his bold statement.

“You..you don’t have a mate yet?” I asked nervously, changing the subject off of me and onto him. I’m pretty sure I would have met his mate by now but you never know.

Lance looked away, pulling some things out of the dresser as he cleared his throat.

“No, Lucas and I haven’t found her yet.” He added, bringing out a black shirt and holding it against me. He nodded in approval and went to set it on the bed. I forgot that they would share a mate whenever they find whoever it is. Since they are identical twins.

“Well, I’m sure it will happen soon.” I mumbled, not sure exactly what to say right now.

He shrugged, pulling out a pair of panties and a bra for me next, causing a small smirk to tug at his lips.

“I’m in no rush, when it happens it happens.” He placed the panties and bra down next to the shirt and looked toward me.

“Here, change into these while I get your bag ready.” Lance said while adding a pair of light-wash jeans onto the bed.

I nodded, grabbed the clothes, and headed to the bathroom. I wondered what Lance and Lucas’s mate would be like…I could barely handle one mate, I can’t even imagine having two.

It was weird how close I felt with Lance already though, he felt like a brother to me, like someone I had known all my life. I didn’t feel embarrassed around him or awkward, I just felt like he would always be there for me no matter what. At least I would have that..if Damion decides to reject me after all, I guess I made a friend..one that I hoped I would have for the rest of my life.

After changing into the black top and jeans, I walked back into the room and saw Lance shoving a pair of high heels into the bag he was packing.

“I’m pretty sure I don’t need all of that.” I laughed, walking over to him and peeking into the bag.

“You never know, maybe you might go on a date or something.” He said, looking at me with a serious expression.

I couldn’t help but laugh and roll my eyes, that seemed like the most absurd thing at this point..considering my mate was trying to avoid me at all costs.

“Yeah..maybe.” I said, after composing myself. The mere idea seems very unlikely.

I let out a g***n, flopping onto the bed as I sighed heavily and draped my arm over my eyes, hiding my face.

“I didn’t think it would be this hard..” I whispered, feeling overwhelmed as the bed dipped a little. Suddenly I felt warm hands wrapping around me, holding me as I turned my head and peered out from under my arm. I was met with silver eyes and a soft smile. Why was everyone in this place so damn handsome? Is that a qualification to work here or something?

“Angel, you don’t have to do this..you can reject him if you want to.” Lance said suddenly, surprising me by his suggestion.

“Reject him?” The mere thought made my heart ache..I vowed to never reject my mate..I would give it my all and if he chooses to reject me, only then would I accept that fate. I felt Kari pacing in my mind, the idea seeming to make her unsettled as well.

“Yeah, if he is going to be an a*s and not see the amazing Queen he has before him, then he doesn’t deserve you.” Lance lifted his arm, his fingers brushing a strand of hair from my face as he studied my expression.

“I can’t give up yet..Lucas was right, I need to give him some time.” I sighed, turning away from Lance as he dropped his hand and looked up at the ceiling with me. His proximity made me feel slightly guilty, like I was betraying Damion somehow by Lance laying here with me. Not like he would really care anyway.

“Well..no matter what, you have me…I promise Angel.” He said as he slowly gripped my hand, squeezing it tightly as we lay there for a few minutes. How did I get here? How had my life changed so drastically in only a week? I went from working in a kitchen to possibly being sold..then I almost died and was held in a cell and now I’m here..what plan did the moon goddess have for me? What was I supposed to do?

“Ugh, that Alpha is real pissy this morning. We have to go to breakfast..you better go back.” Lance began sitting up, pulling me with him.

I nodded my head, swinging my legs off of the bed, and grabbed the bag Lance packed for me.

“Thank Lance, I appreciate all you have done for me. The list keeps getting longer.” I laughed causing him to smile as he walked over and wrapped his arm around my shoulders.

“I would do anything for my Queen.” He beamed, causing my cheeks to warm. Hearing him call me his queen still shocked me. It didn’t feel real, it felt like a huge mistake.

“Come on, I’ll walk you to the elevator.” He said quickly and began pulling me through the room.

Now to go back upstairs and figure out how I was going to fit in with the Alpha Kings world.